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Bowers & Wilkins CDA-16 Custom Installation 16 Channel Distribution Amplifier

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Bowers & Wilkins CDA-16 Custom Installation 16 Channel Distribution Amplifier

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Overview

Product Information

Model: FP42331 | UPC: 714346334568

Specifications

What's In The Box

Product Information

Model: FP42331 | UPC: 714346334568

Purpose-Built In-Ceiling Amplification

The CDA-16 is a compact in-ceiling power amplifier designed to work seamlessly with Bowers & Wilkins in-ceiling speakers, providing dedicated amplification without the need for conventional rack equipment.

High-Quality Sound Performance

Engineered to deliver clean, full-range audio, the CDA-16 offers enough power to drive ceiling-mounted speakers with clarity and depth, ensuring music and home theater content both sound detailed and dynamic.

Discreet Installation

Its slim, low-profile design allows the CDA-16 to be installed flush with ceiling or wall cavities, keeping equipment out of sight while maintaining consistent acoustic performance throughout the room.

Easy System Integration

The amplifier includes straightforward wiring and connectivity options that simplify integration into distributed audio systems or multi-room setups, keeping configurations tidy and reliable.

Efficient, Reliable Operation

With built-in protection and thoughtful engineering, the CDA-16 runs efficiently and quietly, making it suitable for long listening sessions without introducing unwanted noise.

Versatile Use Cases

Ideal for multi-room audio installations, distributed ceiling speaker arrays, or dedicated whole-home music systems, the CDA-16 offers flexibility for many residential audio environments.

Specifications

  • Audio
    • Load Impedance Range: >3Ω per channel (>6Ω in bridge mode)
    • DC Offset Voltage: <50mV
    • Frequency Response (-3dB): <10Hz to >50kHz, any load impedance
    • Frequency Response Accuracy (20Hz–20kHz): ±0.5dB
    • Signal to Noise Ratio (Ref. 50W/8Ω): >100dB A-Weighted
    • THD+N (1kHz, 12.5W, 4Ω): typically 0.05%
    • Voltage Gain: 34.9dB to –infinity, adjustable
    • Input Impedance: 15kΩ
    • Maximum Input Voltage: 6.8V peak (4.8V rms sine wave)
    • Signal Sense Threshold: 2.5mV (independent of Gain setting)
    • Wake-Up Time: <0.2s (if other zones active); <2s (from all zones inactive)
    • Turn-Off Time: 15 minutes from last signal detected
    • 12V Trigger Input Threshold: typically 3V (recommended input 5–15V)
  • Controls & Indicators
    • Front Panel
      • 1 × Power LED (unit active – White; fault – Red)
      • 8 × Zone status LEDs (signal present – White; fault – Red)
    • Rear Panel
      • 8 × 2-position DIP switches (link to global input)
      • 1 × 3-position switch (power mode: on, auto detect, 12V trigger)
      • 8 × input gain controls with Clip indicator LEDs
  • Connectors
    • Input: 8 × RCA (pair) phono socket, line in (global in shared with Zone 8)
    • Output: 1 × RCA (pair) phono socket (global out)
    • Speaker Outputs: 8 × 5.08mm pitch 4-way Phoenix Combicon style
    • 12V Trigger Control
      • 1 × 3.5mm jack – 12V trigger IN
      • 1 × 3.5mm jack – 12V trigger OUT (maximum 100mA pass-through)
  • Power
    • Power Consumption: <0.5W (all zones inactive); <45W (all zones idling)
    • AC Supply: 100–240V, 50/60Hz
    • AC Inlet: IEC C14, switched
  • Thermal Dissipation
    • 1.7 BTU/hr (standby)
    • 150 BTU/hr (idle)
    • 400 BTU/hr (max)
  •  Weight & Dimensions
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.2 x 1.8 x 12.2”
    • Net Weight: 9.9 lbs.

What's In The Box

  • CDA-16 Custom Installation 16 Channel Distribution Amplifier
  • (2) Rack-Mount Ears
  • (4) Feet
  • Power Cable
  • Manual
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